Best 100 hardcore releases

Hardcore is a subgenre of punk rock music that emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s in the United States, particularly in the cities of Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, and New York. Hardcore is characterized by its fast and aggressive sound, heavy use of distorted guitars, and raw, shouted vocals. The lyrics often address political and social issues, and the music is associated with a DIY (do-it-yourself) and anti-establishment ethos. Hardcore also spawned various subgenres, such as post-hardcore, emo, and metalcore.